Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 944.05
Burn of unspecified degree of palm of hand
  • Short description: Burn NOS palm.
  • ICD-9-CM 944.05 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 944.05 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 944.05 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T23.059A Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified palm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T23.459A Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified palm, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Burn of left palm
  • Burn of right palm
  • Chemical burn of left palm
  • Chemical burn of right palm
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 944.05:
  • Burn (acid) (cathode ray) (caustic) (chemical) (electric heating appliance) (electricity) (fire) (flame) (hot liquid or object) (irradiation) (lime) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) (x-ray) 949.0
    • palm(s) 944.05
      • with
        • hand(s) and wrist(s) - see Burn, hand(s), multiple sites
      • first degree 944.15
      • second degree 944.25
      • third degree 944.35
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